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Mxyomatosis vaccinations.
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louise and Gus
Wise Old Thumper
I saw this too but haven't heard anything else? Would like more info..
Hugo's There
Wise Old Thumper
I could never afford to get mine vaccinated 3 times a year 
Not sure that giving thema vaccine that often would be good for them either as so many are elderly or ill :?
Given that buns are getting myxi at all months during 6 monthly vaccinations would an extra one make any difference?
Not sure that giving thema vaccine that often would be good for them either as so many are elderly or ill :?Given that buns are getting myxi at all months during 6 monthly vaccinations would an extra one make any difference?
sillyrabbit
Wise Old Thumper
I just saw that too, will be asking my vet when I am in next week
My two haven't had theirs yet so it frightens me They were due the week that Buu and Beau died but the vet put them on the 28 day course of panacur and said he would vaccinate them once thats done. I have them booked in for the day it finishes but thats 28 days overdue then Also their VHD is overdue the same because they have the myxi one first
My two haven't had theirs yet so it frightens me
They were due the week that Buu and Beau died but the vet put them on the 28 day course of panacur and said he would vaccinate them once thats done. I have them booked in for the day it finishes but thats 28 days overdue then Also their VHD is overdue the same because they have the myxi one first I could never afford to get mine vaccinated 3 times a year
Given that buns are getting myxi at all months during 6 monthly vaccinations would an extra one make any difference?
To be honest, my thoughts are quite similar to Liz'z in that is it really good for them to be vaccinated so often. I'm not sure I would vaccinate that much.
Loosy
Warren Veteran
Hmm, I really hope not. I ahven't heard anything about that... but if true then I would need to get mine done around now.
I can't see why it would be necessary though really... as Hugo's There said, rabbits seem to be able to get myxi even when they've recently been vaccinated...
I can't see why it would be necessary though really... as Hugo's There said, rabbits seem to be able to get myxi even when they've recently been vaccinated...
louise and Gus
Wise Old Thumper
I don't think there is any new research been done, so surely the latest thought is the vaccine gives 6-7 months protection? I think it is the fact the vaccine doesn't use the same virus (All a bit technical for me, but I think it uses a similar virus to get the response) which means it isn't 100% effective no matter how often it's given :?
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Yes, I have heard this
AnitaRogerLeah.
New Kit
Not heard anything about having vacs every three months. My faith in vacs is a little shaken at this time having recently lost one to myxi (vacs every 6 months)
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
If they are suggestiong 3 times a year I think (unless I get very strong reason to change my mind) I prefer the idea of one vaccine in spring and another late summer (about 4-5 months apart) and then not do a winter vaccine.
I've only just gone from 12 months to 6 months, my local vet regarded 6 months as questionable for 'over-vaccinating' :?
I've only just gone from 12 months to 6 months, my local vet regarded 6 months as questionable for 'over-vaccinating' :?
biscuitblossom
Warren Veteran
Thats interesting...my vets have always advised 6 monthly but not mentioned 4 monthly as yet.
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
It's only in the last year they have gone to 6 monthly. I was getting a bit worried that they were recommending 12 monthly as not consistent with most areas on the forum, then they changed. I rang FHB surgery to see if they were consistent with local vets and they said they had only just gone to 6 monthly in the last year or so (this was a year ago).
biscuitblossom
Warren Veteran
maybe you're not deemed such a high risk area?
Theres been so much around here its awful
parsnipbun
Wise Old Thumper
where is this new advice?
I currently occasionally do 5 months - to ensure that they are vacc'd just before the worst period.
certainly my vet does not worry about vacs being too close as she will re-do a new bun who has come from somewhere when we are not sure if the vac would have been done correctly -
clutterydrawer
Wise Old Thumper
I vaccinate every six months, or slightly under that if for example I want to time it to give good cover at a high risk period.
I thought the reason for 6 monthly was that the effectiveness of the vaccine tails off towards the end of the year - are they now saying it tails off after four months? :?
Obviously I would be devastated if my bunnies got myxi but I'm a bit reluctant to keep increasing the frequency of vaccinations, especially after the recent discussion here of the risks of over-vaccination.
Does anyone have any reliable information on three yearly vaccinations?
I thought the reason for 6 monthly was that the effectiveness of the vaccine tails off towards the end of the year - are they now saying it tails off after four months? :?
Obviously I would be devastated if my bunnies got myxi but I'm a bit reluctant to keep increasing the frequency of vaccinations, especially after the recent discussion here of the risks of over-vaccination.
Does anyone have any reliable information on three yearly vaccinations?
